A Blog Named Hero 5th Anniversary: Let’s Celebrate

I’m so excited to be a part of the A Blog Named Hero 5th Anniversary Celebration!  I’m a former Guest Designer and also participating on behalf of Hero Arts, a Sponsor for this fun Hop!  You should have arrived here from the fabulous Melissa Chipperfield’s blog!  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning

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Hero Arts: Just Because

Hello and Happy Thursday!  I’m up on the Hero Arts blog with a project!  I’d love for you to pop over there to check it out.   I wanted to also let you know that Hero Arts is one of our many Super Sponsors for the Spring Coffee Lovers Blog Hop that starts tomorrow, Friday,

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Best of Luck

So in between prepping for the upcoming Spring Coffee Lovers Blog Hop, I’m doing some serious Spring Cleaning and trying to squeak in crafty time. I bought the adorable BB Adventure is Calling because of THIS card by Donna💚 So, if you didn’t know, my boy goes to college in NYC.  We live in Washington

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Close to My Heart – Bloom & Grow

Today wraps up my CTMH Online Party!  Thank you to all that placed an order!  I managed to whip up one last card using the March Stamp of the Month • Tea-rrific: I found some fun inspiration in the CTMH Seasonal Expressions Catalog.  Oh and btw, all thin cut dies (and stamp/die bundles like that cute

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Hero Arts: Happy Bee Day!

Hello!  I have a clean + crisp Tag Card to share with you.  It features the Hero Arts Busy as a Bee stamps and coordinating Frame Cuts.  Check out the Pool Mix Layering panel that has been cut with the Tag Infinity Dies. It’s been much too long since I’ve played with modeling paste and had

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Reverse Confetti: Happy Spring!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!  Love today for the LOVE of GREEN🍀  Today I have a Spring card to share with you! I’m at it again…PURPLE. The Pacific Northwest has seen several weeks of rain…yesterday it didn’t rain and it was actually sunny!  I wanted to capture that feeling of spring in my card design.  

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Paper Sweeties: Keep Calm and Drink Coffee

Have you seen the latest release from Paper Sweeties?!  I’m smitten by the Keep Calm and Drink Coffee stamp and coordinating Sweet Cuts! Yes, you’re on my blog…even with all that glorious purple.  Not a drop of GREEN!  I used the NEW Hero Arts Ombre Hydrangea pad on the coffee cup, isn’t it fun?! Just

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Hero Arts: Our Friendship

I’m up on the Hero Arts blog with my teamie, Jayne!  We’re doing a fun post with March’s optional add-on products for My Monthly Hero! Here’s a bit of trivia, I’m a huge BLACK thumb.  I’m so horrible with plants and for some reason, my family still gives them to me.  The card that I

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Limited Runs Stamps: You’re my cup o’ tea!

So I have the pleasure of interacting with a bunch of different companies because of the Coffee Lovers Blog Hops.  So when Nikki of Limited Runs Stamps shared one of her new images with me, I couldn’t wait to whip something up! That pup in a cup from Tea Cup – Ruff Day is just

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Guest Designer for Inspired by…Sorry I missed your birthday

I was so excited when Laurel Seabrook reached out to me to find out if I would be a Guest Designer for her Inspired by Challenge! Check out this very fun photo inspiration: Here’s how I was inspired: I definitely drawn to the patterns, colors and texture! I started with the Reverse Confetti Drop Cover

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Hero Arts: Armed & Dangerous

Hello and Happy Saturday!  I had this card completed yesterday but had to wait for some natural light to take the photos.  Have you seen the latest Hero Arts January My Monthly Hero kit and additional add-ons?  Oh, there are so many fun new designs!  Check out Stealing My Heart: So, let’s start at the

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Coffee Loving Cardmaker’s Sponsor Solo – Craftin’ Desert Divas

Hello and Happy Friday!!!!   I’m happy to share that the Coffee Loving Cardmaker’s feature, Sponsor Solo, is back!  What is that?  Well, it’s when we take the time to talk about a specific Super Sponsor (a company that sponsors a Coffee Lovers Blog Hop). Today we’re featuring:  Craftin Desert Divas! I’ve been eyeing some of the cute

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Reverse Confetti January SFYTT: Baby, it’s cold outside

Hello, today I’m featuring a project that was inspired by the January Reverse Confetti SFYTT: I’ve been trying to busily design winter themed cards to send out in the next couple of weeks.  I sent out a ton of holiday cards but still managed to miss a ton of people.  Here’s one that features the

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Hero Arts January My Monthly Hero Blog Hop + Giveaway!

Today is the day!  The Hero Arts January My Monthly Hero kit is now AVAILABLE! You should have arrived here from the awesome Lydia Fiedler’s blog!  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning of the hop which is the Hero Arts blog!   Remember that you can now SUBSCRIBE to receive the kit monthly and never miss one!   The Main Kit Kit Contents:

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Reverse Confetti January Blog Hop!

Today is the day!  It is the Reverse Confetti  January Release Blog Hop!  That means all the new release products that we’ve been sneak peekin’ are now available in the shop! You should have arrived here from Heather Hoffman’s awesome blog!  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning of the fun which is the Reverse Confetti blog! This month we

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Hero Arts: Countdown to Creativity

Hello!  I’m up on the Hero Arts blog with a project that features the January My Monthly Hero kit that will be release tomorrow at 10:00 am pacific!    Here’s a peek at my project but remember to check it out and leave a comments on all of the Countdown to Creativity post on the

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Reverse Confetti January Countdown to Confetti Day Three – Thank you

It’s Day Three of the Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti!   You are going to be amazed at all of the new products for this month!  Please note that product links will not be active until release day/time. This month we welcome Wanda Cullen + Samantha Mann as our ‘Fetti Friends!   Today  we’re featuring: Kindness Cards stamp set + coordinating confetti

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Reverse Confetti January Countdown to Confetti Day Two – You hold a spot in my heart

It’s Day Two of the Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti!   You are going to be amazed at all of the new products for this month!  Please note that product links will not be active until release day/time. This month we welcome Wanda Cullen + Samantha Mann as our ‘Fetti Friends!   Today  we’re featuring: Heart Spots stamps + coordinating confetti cuts I’m

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